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The sum of two consecutive odd integers is-16

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o co n sec u t i v e o dd in t e g ers i s - 16

Solution

The numbers : - 9, - 7

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 = - 16

Solve

x + x + 2 = - 16 : x = - 9

x + 2 = - 9 + 2 = - 7

The numbers : - 9, - 7

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